Retail Merchandising Manager

EssilorLuxottica; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is seeking a full-time professional to manage day-to-day lens category operations across channels and to drive initiatives like lens data integrity, selling tools, and staff training. You will coordinate with PV operations, stores, and field teams to evolve assortment and customer experience with lenses.

The role requires a BA in marketing or related field, strong cross-functional collaboration, and experience leading large projects in brand or retail marketing.

Qualifications

• BA degree in marketing, business operations, or related field.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong ability to manage large projects and multitask.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Understanding of lenses and customer experience in eyewear.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day lens category operations across channels.
• Manage lens data and tools for selling, including data accuracy and pricing.
• Oversee lens project implementations and training content.
• Drive large-scale lens initiatives and cross-functional coordination.
• Support lens reporting and collaborate with field, vendors, and operations.

Skills

BA degree in marketing

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

MS Office

Lenses knowledge

Retail marketing

Education

BA degree in marketing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requisition I D: 947597
Store #: 130199 Lens Category - OH CSC
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The role manages day-to-day issues and transformational initiatives in the lenses category. Scope includes assortment changes for lenses, introduction or evolution of lens selling tools, training for field and stores, and other projects to support the lens category growth and customer experience with lenses.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead day-to-day operations of lens category across channels, identify and resolve issues for assigned banner(s)
• Manage lens data and tools required for enabling lens sales, such as SAP lens master data to ensure assortment and pricing accuracy, from requirement definition through to testing and quality assurance in close collaboration with PV operations and systems teams
• Lead lens project implementation, including content requirements and accuracy for selling tools, training, customer-facing communications, lens related doctor engagement, and others as needed, e.g., lens/lab materials
• Manage large scale lens initiatives to evolve assortment and/or lens selling practices and tools, e.g., Elevate Lens, Progressives Digitization, Lens Simulator
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and hold partners accountable for work on lens-related topics.
• Support lens training programs with expertise and content, e.g., Enhancements Training
• Collaborate with operations, field, vendors and other partners in testing and/or rolling out lenses related initiatives,
• Assist with lens reporting when necessary

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• BA degree with concentration in marketing, business operations, or related fields
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Exceptional ability to collaborate
• Ability to manage big, complicated projects
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Understanding of lenses and customer experience
• 3+ experience in brand management, product management and/or retail marketing

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ experience in brand management, product management and/or retail marketing
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Automation/AI preference for process efficiencies and improvements
• Project management certification and experience
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, take initiative, bring ideas to the team
• Ability to hold colleagues accountable

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.